San Giovanni Ilarione Vacations from $1,610

The staff we’re very friendly and flexible! The rooms were spotless and the breakfast was very good, we had a great stay:)

Just got back from a short stay at Vigilius Mountain Resort and it completely lived up to the hype. Taking the chair lift up to the hotel is such a cool experience, and the next one up to the hiking trails is incredibly serene — quiet, peaceful, and with some of the best views you’ll find anywhere. The food and wine were excellent, the staff were warm and attentive, and the whole place has this calm, design-driven atmosphere that feels both modern and timeless. The architecture and interiors are stunning — kind of like something straight out of Mad Men. Wish I’d stayed longer.

I'll start with the positives. The property was adorable on the outside, providing a wonderful area to sit down outside. It was also very conveniently located. Where things were a bit inconvenient: the parking is very narrow and not a great option if you arrive with a larger vehicle. The staff were not very detail oriented - they didn't offer any information (I have to ask a dozen questions in order to find out what would typically be information included in the check-in process). The hotel itself was quaint, but I will say that the hallways reminde me if something out of the Shinning. They were large, tiled and left a very institutional feeling. A lady peculiarity was that while tea was provided in the room, no coffee was. I had a good chuckle over this and would suggest that not everyone's drink of choice in the morning is tea. Overall a nice place

Great breakfast. Easy walk to Vatican

Fantastic hotel - facilities, staff, food, location